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Senate roll call 300 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To sustain the decision of the chair, which ruled out of order the amendment making appropriation with 6% interest from jan. 1, 1858, to georgia for that sum pa

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 26–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–14, Republicans 13–0, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

26

No

15

Did not vote

32

Date

May 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.